What I do, however, do is this -Prior to the appraisal even being ordered, I put a CBS code on the supra box and keep it a closely-guarded secret.

I've got my eye on crunching numbers with the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) to keep ahead of any potential market dips.Cheers,Keeya

Protect your investments by keeping as much control as possible. 

Just something to keep in mind. 

Keep the deposit?

Keep killing it!

That is, they just keep working and trading their hours to save up more capital, versus the mindset of having the actual investment quickly repaying the capital.These questions will lead you down the correct investment path for YOU.

When considering the purchase of a property with existing fire damage, there are several important factors and protocols to keep in mind:Assessing the Damage: Conduct a thorough assessment of the fire damage, ideally with the help of professionals, to understand the extent and impact on the structure and systems of the propertyRepair Protocols: Follow local building codes and regulations for fire damage repair.

Therefore keeping a good GC happy and busy is a priority of mine. 

If your intent is to keep this a two unit I would separate the utilities it will likely save you money and aggravation in the future.